ABSTRACT

In recent years, legal studies courses have increased the focus on contemporary social issues as part of the curriculum. Law and Society: An Introduction discusses the interface between these two institutions and encourages students in the development of new insights on the topic. The book begins by introducing definitions, classifications, and the

chapter 1|30 pages

An Overview of Law and Society

chapter 2|32 pages

Legal Systems

chapter 3|30 pages

Social Research Methods

chapter 4|44 pages

Legal Structures

chapter 5|22 pages

Social Control

chapter 6|40 pages

Lawmaking as a Form of Social Control

chapter 7|16 pages

Dispute Resolution

chapter 8|16 pages

Social Change and Law

chapter 9|26 pages

Lawyers

chapter 10|28 pages

Private Life and the Law

chapter 11|22 pages

Crime and Justice Issues

chapter 12|18 pages

Labor Issues and the Law